Magic Eraser: A new use??

**02 t-wrex** · 01-05-2002, 02:42 PM

I`ll be trying out Meguiars SMR 2.0 with the orbital on the hood, trunk & spoiler (damn dealership!!

) then I`m going to do 2X Blackfire polish on the hood, trunk, & spoiler... and then 2X BF protectant on the whole car, and maybe an extra coat on the horiz surfaces.

**Bobby G** · 01-05-2002, 03:55 PM

This is my Navy Reserve duty weekend... so I`m playing Chief! Going to a holiday party tonight. Taking the kids bowling tomorrow. Getting ready for the LA Car Show, which will be great this year. So many new rides.

db

P.S. For all of you in the snow, I feel bad for you. It`s 69 and sunny here in San Diego. Whish I could pipe you all some detailing sunshine!

**Idrops** · 01-05-2002, 04:13 PM

Tennis, wash, SG, 303....in that order.

**imported_killerjg** · 01-05-2002, 05:26 PM

Washed the Odyssey and FI`d it. 1st time using, like it.

Couple of BF coats on the other.

**imported_Intermezzo** · 01-05-2002, 05:38 PM

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<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by DavidB [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>P.S. For all of you in the snow, I feel bad for you. It`s 69 and sunny here in San Diego. Whish I could pipe you all some detailing sunshine! [/b]</blockquote>
Oh yes, a very WARM weekend here in So Cal. I`m gonna be detailing in the sun. Whip out a few cold ones, a pack of cigs & my ZFX. I love SO CAL!

**imported_MikeB** · 01-05-2002, 06:45 PM

It finally warmed up to the mid-40`s which gave me the opportunity to use the Blackfire kit I received for x-mas. Being a brand new car I couldn`t detect a need for the Poly Clay so I just dove right into the BF!

It took the better part of the day but the shine is spectacular! I was hoping to get it on before bad weather set in here. Looks like we`ll get a little snow tomorrow.

Boy are my arms sore!

**imported_richy** · 09-11-2010, 09:15 PM

I have not tried this yet personally to see if it works, but I`ve been told that some people have been using a Magic Eraser as either a replacement to a clay bar or a replacement to wet sanding paper ( I wonder what grit it would be equivalent to?). I would think that it would be too rough for a claybar replacement. They soak it in water and rub it on the surface. I`m not sure if they get any marring in the process. The salesperson who I`ve detailed her FX before, tried it on her front end to remove some fallout. She claims it worked quickly and left no marring. It`s a white car so it would not show much anyway. Just curious to see peoples` thoughts on this.

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 09-11-2010, 09:37 PM

Why not just use a claybar or 2500 grit

**CEE DOG** · 09-11-2010, 09:39 PM

Thats interesting Richy. I never heard of that.

**bmw5541** · 09-11-2010, 09:55 PM

I just can`t imagine that would be a good thing.

**Tuck91** · 09-11-2010, 09:56 PM

Something I would never do.

**imported_richy** · 09-11-2010, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

Why not just use a claybar or 2500 grit

I have not tried it so I`m not defending the idea. A ME is cheaper than those options. I guess it depends on how long it lasts and much more importantly, what does it do to the surface. Does it act like 3G grit? Will it remove surface contaminants? I tried not to have a closed mind on the idea.

**imported_detailchick** · 09-11-2010, 10:09 PM

ive used it on jams before on small scuffs very lightly with soapy water.

I wouldnt be something I would use on paint normally on the exterior .

ive got access to a "cash for clunkers "car i can try it out on and let you know Richy .

I get the feeling it wont work well though.

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 09-11-2010, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by detailchick

I`ve got access to a "cash for clunkers "car I can try it out on and let you know Richy.

You know what the best thing was about the Cash 4 Clunkers Program?

**imported_richy** · 09-11-2010, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by detailchick

ive used it on jams before on small scuffs very lightly with soapy water.

I wouldnt be something I would use on paint normally on the exterior .

ive got access to a "cash for clunkers "car i can try it out on and let you know Richy .

I get the feeling it wont work well though.

DC..that would be great. I gotta admit, the idea kinda got me curious...but we all know what curiosity did to the cat!!! I was told by someone on another forum that he used it to remove painted on pinstripes and it worked well and he thought it was equivalent to 2500-3000 grit. Let me know your thoughts when you do it please.